Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Surgical Telemetry | Seattle, WA

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Seattle, Washington, caring for adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex cardiac and vascular procedures. Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit nursing team for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in a collaborative cardiac surgical telemetry environment with strong interdisciplinary support, a 4:1 patient ratio, and a diverse range of cardiac and post-operative cases. Located in the vibrant 98122 area, Seattle offers an exciting urban lifestyle with excellent dining, arts, parks, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest’s outdoor destinations.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Cardiac Surgical Telemetry
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,930
• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, with the possibility of 1:5 at midnight
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required; flexibility may be needed to meet unit staffing needs
• Floating: Required to comparable units based on patient-care needs

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or a compact license in hand at submission
• At least 2 years of recent telemetry and PCU nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; this assignment is not intended for first-time travelers
• Recent experience with surgical telemetry, open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, and post-cardiac catheterization care
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic electronic health record experience is required
• Demonstrated competency with IV therapy, radial band and groin management, chest tubes, sternal precautions, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Ability to care for patients receiving stable cardiac or vasoactive drips, with titration experience preferred where applicable
• Flexibility to float to like units and work required weekends and holidays

Cardiac Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke with cardiac involvement, and vascular conditions
• Care for patients before and after open-heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, angiography, and other cardiovascular interventions
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, identify dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Manage chest tubes, surgical drains, epicardial pacemakers, sternal precautions, and post-operative cardiac care needs
• Perform or support blood and blood-product administration, respiratory treatments, tracheostomy care, and CPAP/BiPAP therapy
• Provide care for patients with LVADs and other specialized structural heart support when indicated
• Administer and monitor medications and stable infusions such as heparin, insulin, amiodarone, antiarrhythmics, beta blockers, Cardizem, diuretics, and vasopressors
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV services, radiology, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Promote safe, evidence-based care while maintaining a calm and supportive experience for patients and families

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Seattle, Washington, and join a high-acuity cardiac surgical telemetry team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.